United Coppersmiths and Tin Plate Workers, Edinburgh

Category

Museums & Galleries Item

Item no

50924

Title

Banner for the United Coppersmiths and Tin Plate Workers, Edinburgh

Description

One painted banner for the United Coppersmiths and tin plate workers of Edinburgh. The title scroll reads, 'UNITED COPPERSMITHS AND TIN PLATE WORKERS OF EDINBURGH'. The motto scroll reads, 'AMORE SITIS UNITI'. The centre panel features a shield with trade arms, as supporters two men in blue coats, breeches with red waistcoats and hats; as a crest a crowned globe above a red and green wreath.

Date

1900

Size

65 x 56 cm

Location

The People's Story

Accession number

HH5824/98

Copyright

The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries ; The People's Story

The motto translates as 'A Desire for Love and Unity'.

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